Pre-preamble: Hello, just thought I'd get in early to whet the appetite ahead of a match that might not be as emotionally charged and historically resonant as the Manchester derby but which has serious repercussions for both sides in the upper echelons of the Premier League. A win for Chelsea, who are unbeaten in 13, would keep up the pressure on United, Arsenal and Rafa Benìtez; defeat for Liverpool would simply keep up the pressure on Benìtez. I know Liverpool are struggling - and the injury to Fernando Torres is a cruel blow - but four points from their two games in hand would be enough to lift them back into the Champions League slots, so life is not quite as desperate at Anfield as it's occasionally made out to be. The only question is: what format will Rafa go for today? Peter Crouch in midfield? Jamie Carragher up front? Your guess is as good as mine, and probably more educated. See you for all the team news at around 3.30ish.